Bulletin - 11th February 2018

Post date: Feb 08, 2018 7:49:52 PM

PARISH REGISTER – If you have changed or have a new mobile telephone number or email address please complete a Parish Register Form available at the back of church and hand to Fr. Harriott. Thank You

NEW PARISHIONERS - If you are a new member of the parish, would you please make yourself known to Fr. Harriott or a member of the Parish Council and complete a form available at the back of church.

OFFERTORIES – This figure does not include Direct Debit payments.

Racial Justice - £199.32

Friday 23^rd Feb. is a day of Prayer for the Needy and Hungry of the World (Family Fast Day). Envelopes to receive your donations are available at the back of church,

11^th Feb. 2018 Readers – G. Killen & J. Craigie Ems – M. Cowan, M. Mills & S. Harnwell

Teas - Susan & Sian

18^th Feb. 2018 Readers – K. Dawson & M. Cowan Ems – J. Kingston, S. Muir & T. Robson

Teas - Kathleen and Kevin

WALK WITH ME BOOKLETS – A Lenten Journey of Prayer for 2018 are available at the back of church, cost £1. Limited quantity, first come first served.

BAPTISM – Please remember in your prayers Charlie Stubbs who will be baptised this Saturday 17^th February 2018.

FAMILY FUN DAY – The next planning meeting will be held in the hall after Mass on Sunday 25^th Feb. 2018 to arrange the Family Fun Day planned for the 8^th July 2018.

2018 NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC PILGRIMAGE AND CONGRESS – 7-9^th September 2018 in Liverpool.

We hope to send 17 delegates from our partnership of 5 parishes.

MASS INTENTION OFFERINGS – Are not too far in advance, please use the envelopes at the back of church.

USED STAMPS – Please save all the stamps from your Cards and letters for the Little Sisters of the Poor. Please place them in the box at the back of church.

GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE – We still require additional volunteers before this project can get off the ground, please add your name to the list at the back of church.

COFFEE AFTERNOONS – The next two Coffee Afternoons will be Thurs. 8^th March & Thurs. 12^th Apr. 2018 at 1.30pm. These are open to ALL, not just parishioners, Please come along and invite a friend and/or your neighbour.

ADDITIONAL PARISH & DIOCESAN INFORMATION- can be obtained from the Parish website https://sites.google.com/site/stjohnsannitsford. Anyone experiencing problems accessing the site, please contact Jerry Laidler on 07801 452372

YPC Mother’s Day Craft Afternoon - Saturday 24^th February 2.30pm until 4.30pm

All children are invited to join us in the church hall for a fun filled afternoon. We will be working together to make special gifts in preparation for Mother’s Day, there will be juice and hot dogs available. YPC always have amazing ideas and we cannot wait to hear what your thoughts and suggestions are for 2018. This is going to be a fun and relaxed afternoon, we hope you can make it, children can be dropped off and collected for the times above, we hope to see you there.

StJohns YPC Raffle for The Little Sisters of the Poor

1st Mirrored jewellery box - yellow 361- 365 2nd Prosecco - yellow - 216-220

3rd Prosecco - yellow - 201-205 4th Rose Wine - yellow - 206-210

5th Nail set - yellow - 346-350 6th white wine - yellow - 251-255

7th Dove Set - yellow - 496- 500 8th biscuits/claimed Ann Hall (blue 491- 495) 9th Soft Toy- yellow 391-395

Thank you for your support ... further details on how much YPC have raised to follow ... #GodBless+.

Justice & Peace Refugee Food – Please keep bringing in your items – Many thanks.

A large box is in the porch for your items

UPDATE: We endeavour to empty the box on a regular basis – usually weekly or every two weeks on behalf of StJohns YPC. If you have any questions please contact Jerry Laidler on 07801452372 #GodBless+

Partnership Holiday/Pilgrimage Gozo, First Week in September 2018:

Names are being finalised in order to book flights and accommodation in the Jesuit Retreat Centre in Gozo. Could those who have shown interest please confirm to Graham Wilkins (07929115712 ) or Deacon Rob Wareing (07841530991). Rob & Graham will soon be arranging a meeting for all concerned.

“Growing In Faith Together” (‘GIFT’) 2018 @Sacred Heart

The final instalment is February 1^st - Sacred Heart Presbytery, 7pm-8:30pm.

For more information, please speak to Flo Nilsson (07884-979249) from Sacred Heart. All Are Welcome

St. Paul Fund Raising – Murder & Sparkling Wine – Thursday February 22nd – Tickets £10 per person

St. Paul’s are raising funds for their church with a Murder Mystery night. Fun starts prompt 7 for 7.30pm.

Format: Cocktail party held in a stately home (Benedictine Social Club) - Dress (optional) but if you want to wear that little cocktail dress or black-tie then great. After the first scene the actors will visit tables where you get the chance to question them. Light supper followed by another scene and more time for you to ask those relevant questions. Its teamwork so feel free to come as a team but you can join one when you arrive. Many thanks – Maria Holdsworth

Tickets from St. Pauls (webmaster@stpauls-rc.co.uk - 01670 712476)

Lent is Fast Approaching – Ash Wednesday is on 14^th February and this year we will again be promoting the Purple Ribbon as an outward sign of our faith. Please use your lapel cross pins and attach a purple ribbon. We will supply strips of ribbon that will be at the back of church starting Sunday 11^th February God Bless

Blessings from Lourdes – Kathleen Dawson writes, “A candle has been lit at the grotto in Lourdes for the intentions of all St John the Baptist parishioners and a Rosary offered for all those who requested special prayers"

Benedictine Weekend Entertainment – Every Saturday night from 6:30pm until late the Benedictine social club has live music entertainment along with bingo - £3 cover charge.

Every Sunday night from 7:30pm Bingo And 50/50 Dancing – come and do the Tango, Foxtrot, Rhumba £1 cover charge.

You are more than welcome to attend – we hope to see you there.